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April 26, 2019

Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Police Department is participating in the Drug Take Back Program on Saturday, April 27. Individuals can bring in old and expired medication from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Captain Eric Duven talked about the event. He said there are a few items that the Police Department does not accept.… Read more »

April 26, 2019

Corps of Engineers leader addresses plan for Lewis & Clark Lake

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Flooding in the past month should not have a big impact on efforts to create a sediment control plan for Lewis & Clark Lake. Paul Boyd, a hydraulic engineer with the Corps of Engineers, spoke to the annual meeting of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition in Niobrara this week. Boyd says… Read more »

April 26, 2019

Members of South Dakota Army National Guard helps residents of Suriname

ALBINA, Suriname (Press Release) – Soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard traveled to the South American county of Suriname to provide medical and dental services to the local population of Albina, April 10-12. The mission was part of a medical/dental readiness education and training exercise to assist with ongoing efforts of improving systemic… Read more »

April 25, 2019

South Dakota Hall of Fame announces 10 new honorees

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. (Press Release) — The South Dakota Hall of Fame announces the induction of ten honorees. This year’s honorees are Reuben Bareis, Rapid City, SD (Medical); Tony Bour, Sioux Falls, SD (Business); Dick Brown, Custer, SD (Philanthropic); John Calvin, Watertown, SD (Business); Helen Duhamel (1904 – 1991), Rapid City, SD (Business); Clyde Frederickson, Britton,… Read more »

April 25, 2019

Mound City man identified in fatal accident west of Faulkton

FAULKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Mound City, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that happened west of Faulkton. A 2001 Cadillac Seville was westbound on U.S. Highway 212 when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck head-on an eastbound 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. Tilmer… Read more »

April 25, 2019

Committee to look at industrial hemp issue

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will be studying the regulation and costs of implementing an industrial hemp program this summer. That was one of the interim committees approved this week by the legislatures Executive Board. Representative Lee Qualm of Platte will Chair the committee and says they will start by looking at what… Read more »

April 25, 2019

Free Spring Residential Cleanup April 26-May 11

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The free Spring Residential Cleanup starts Friday, April 26 and runs through Saturday, May 11. The cleanup is sponsored by the City of Aberdeen, Dependable Sanitation, Brown County Landfill and the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. Mike Scott, Landfill Manager, provides details of the event. Scott said that all loads must… Read more »

April 25, 2019

South Dakota 2019 Leopold Winner Practices No Till

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that Johnson Farms of Frankfort in Spink County has been selected for the 2019 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes private landowners who inspire others with their dedication to the land, water, and wildlife resources in their care. Brian Johnson says they practice… Read more »

April 25, 2019

NSU Jazz Ensembles hosting Spring Swing Dance Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Northern State University Jazz Ensembles will host its annual Spring Swing Dance on Friday, April 26.  The event has a new location this year, the Yelduz Shrine Temple, 802 S. Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. Grant Manhart, Professor of High Brass and… Read more »

April 25, 2019

Disaster funding bill waiting until Congress returns

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – When Congress returns to Washington next week from their two-week break, the disaster funding bill will be waiting. The bill is hung up in the Senate over disagreements in how much and where federal dollars should be spent. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it is a slow, frustrating process. Johnson… Read more »

April 25, 2019

PC President to speak at Chamber Community Affairs Luncheon

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The May meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee will feature speaker Dr. Margaret Huber, President of Presentation College. Dr. Huber will address projects and programs at the university. This event will take place on Thursday, May 2 at noon at the Best Western Ramkota. An… Read more »

April 25, 2019

USD President addresses Hawaii Day issues

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Misperceptions about free speech policy and cultural sensitivities led to complaints and concerns about a “Hawaii Day” themed party at the Law School at the University of South Dakota. USD President Sheila Gestring says the Student Bar Association (SBA) asked for approval to hold the event. Gestring, appearing before the legislatures… Read more »

April 24, 2019

Johnson to visit Aberdeen Thursday

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will speak with students at Aberdeen Central High School, tour Agtegra and will also receive a tour of Northern State University on Thursday, April 25. Johnson will meet with Aberdeen Central High School students from 9:30 to 11 a.m. He will then tour the Agtegra… Read more »

April 24, 2019

Water to be off in part of Aberdeen Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019, water will be off in the below area to install a new water line:           From 25th Avenue NE to 29th Avenue NE The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and… Read more »